1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
Related Stories In communications/PR, CBS’ New York team was hit hard; among those exiting are VP of entertainment communications.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
One whose roots lie in generations of people determined to turn distant communication into an everyday reality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Crenshaw has also ordered the DOJ to turn over internal communications tied to the decision to pursue the case, which resulted in two immigrant-smuggling charges returned by a grand jury in May.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
The physicality, the secondary reads, the communication.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
One whose roots lie in generations of people determined to turn distant communication into an everyday reality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Crenshaw has also ordered the DOJ to turn over internal communications tied to the decision to pursue the case, which resulted in two immigrant-smuggling charges returned by a grand jury in May.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
The physicality, the secondary reads, the communication.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The album’s title, Back to Life, named after its title track, represents a message of returning to your beginnings and starting anew.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advances in electrode design enhance electrical performance In modern sensor technology, solid-contact ion-selective electrodes play a crucial role by converting an ion’s chemical signal into an electrical one.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The following is a dispatch from that visit.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of the Phoenix program, the full roster is revealed ahead of Robert’s first shift on dispatch.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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One of our customers, a tour bus operator known for exceptional customer service, faced a similar crossroads – how to grow without sacrificing the personal touch that they were known for.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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